Life cycle assessment of macroalgae cultivation and processing for biofuel production

Aitken, Douglas; Bulboa, Cristian; Godoy-Faúndez, Alex; Turrion-Gomez, Juan Luis; Antízar-Ladislao, Blanca

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.03.080

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“…It indicates that biofuel production from seaweeds at high yields is possible. Nevertheless, obtaining energy from seaweeds is not yet available on a large commercial scale [22].…”

Section: Seaweed Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative environmental life cycle assessment of two seaweed cultivation systems in North West Europe with a focus on quantifying sea surface occupation

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“…It indicates that biofuel production from seaweeds at high yields is possible. Nevertheless, obtaining energy from seaweeds is not yet available on a large commercial scale [22].…”

Section: Seaweed Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative environmental life cycle assessment of two seaweed cultivation systems in North West Europe with a focus on quantifying sea surface occupation

et al. 2015

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“…Among the species tested include radiata pine and silver wattle (Acacia dealbata; Muñoz et al 2007;Araque et al 2008) On the other hand we have considered use of biomass corn ''Lluteño'' (Zea mays amylacea type), which is tolerant to saline soils and excess boron (Bastías et al 2011) variety, and underground biomass forage turnip (Brassica Demirbas (2009) rapa), under a dual purpose production system, it is intended to employ leaves for animal food and roots as raw material for ethanol (CORFO 2009). Macroalgae (Gracilaria chilensis and Macrocystis pyrifera), have also been tested, but still should improve productive technologies for development (Aitken et al 2014). The Development Corporation of Chile Production (CORFO) during 2008 and 2010 supported creation of five consortia aimed biofuels of second and third generation.…”

Section: Principle 2 Environmental Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Ethics and Biofuel Production in Chile

Román‐Figueroa¹,

Paneque

2015

J Agric Environ Ethics

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Artículo de publicación ISIChile needs to diversify its energy supply, and should establish policies that encourage the production and use of biofuels. The demand for energy resources increases with population growth and industrial development, making it urgent to find green alternatives to minimize the impacts of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of traditional fuels. However, it is required that sophisticated strategies consider all externalities from the production of biofuels and should be established on the basis of protecting the environment, reducing GHG emissions and to avoid violating human rights. This article presents the Chilean reality, based on ethical principles that should be guarded to regulate the bioenergy market. These principles are: (1) human rights, (2) environmental sustainability, (3) climate change mitigation, (4) right to a fair reward, and (5) equitable distribution. It is concluded that in Chile the concentration of land and water for the development of extractive industries; and for agricultural and forestry purposes, contradicts the principle of human rights. The unequal distribution of income is also highlighted as part of a cycle of social injustice, with a high Gini coefficient (0.52). However, the policy of biofuels can be strengthened with the early use of second generation feedstock, the introduction of fair trade and regulation by the state to encourage participation of small farmers, and allows a position for Chile at the forefront of bioenergy production

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“…The estimated macroalgal bioethanol production cost is ca. $0.50/kg (dw) ($0.16 from corn) [54]. Algae production cost is connected with the available technologies for cultivation, harvesting, and processing.…”

Section: Prospect On the Utilization Of Macroalgae For Biofuels Produmentioning

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Prospects for Bioethanol Production from Macroalgae

Chen

Bai

et al. 2015

Tr Ren Energy

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Life cycle assessment of macroalgae cultivation and processing for biofuel production

Cited by 153 publications

References 38 publications

Comparative environmental life cycle assessment of two seaweed cultivation systems in North West Europe with a focus on quantifying sea surface occupation

Comparative environmental life cycle assessment of two seaweed cultivation systems in North West Europe with a focus on quantifying sea surface occupation

Ethics and Biofuel Production in Chile

Prospects for Bioethanol Production from Macroalgae

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